Samyang 300mm f6.3 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Super Telephoto Prime lens with FourThirds max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
MFT cameras.
The Samyang 300mm f6.3 is also available in the Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
What type of photography is the Samyang 300mm f6.3 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Samyang 300mm f6.3 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Micro Four Thirds mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Samyang 300mm f6.3, the Tokina 300mm F6.3 MF Macro.
Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 ED UMC CS Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 ED UMC CS lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Samyang 300mm f6.3 is compatible with cameras that have a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Samyang 300mm f6.3 has a maximum diameter of 65mm and a total length of 74mm. It weighs 318g / 11.2 oz.
Focal Range
Samyang 300mm f6.3 has a fixed focal length of 300mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 600mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Samyang 300mm f6.3 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Olympus 300mm F4 IS Pro in Micro Four Thirds mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Samyang 300mm f6.3 With Optical Image Stabilization
Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Prime type MFT mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 ED UMC CS features a maximum aperture of F6.3 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F6.3. While a maximum aperture of F6.3 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. At 300mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F6.3 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F6.3 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Samyang 300mm f6.3's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 9 groups . Special elements used in this design is 1 ED glass element.
Lens Hood
Samyang 300mm f6.3 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Popular Comparisons of Samyang 300mm f6.3
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Samyang 300mm f6.3 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Samyang 300mm f6.3 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 ED UMC CS.
Top Alternatives of Samyang 300mm f6.3 in Other Lens Mounts
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